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understatement
CEFRC1
/ˌʌndəˈsteɪtmənt/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A statement that makes something seem less important than it is.
- 02
noun
Extra detailAn incomplete disclosure that intentionally withholds relevant information.
Examples
To say the movie was interesting is a major understatement.
That would be an understatement.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 4
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
- Synonyms
- 2
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsAn instance of such phrasing or lack of emphasis; an incomplete statement.
A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is, either through phrasing or lack of emphasis, often for ironic effect.
More examples
In contextThat's something of an understatement.
Now that's an understatement.
A master of understatement
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Origin
noun
From under- + statement or understate + -ment.